Lydia Elizondo (Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney, Texas, candidate 2026)

Lydia Elizondo

Republican Party

Candidate, Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas–Pan American, 1992

Law

St. Mary's University School of Law, 1998

Personal

Profession

Lawyer

Contact

Campaign website

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Lydia Elizondo (Republican Party) ran for election to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney in Texas. Elizondo was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Elizondo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lydia Elizondo provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 13, 2026:

• High school: Weslaco High School
• J.D.: St. Mary's University School of Law, 1998
• Bachelor's: University of Texas–Pan American, 1992
• Profession: Lawyer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney

Incumbent Toribio Palacios (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney

Lydia Elizondo (R) ran in the Republican primary for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney on March 3, 2026.

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Endorsements

Elizondo received the following endorsements.

• Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) of Texas

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lydia Elizondo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Elizondo's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lydia Elizondo is a proud daughter of the Rio Grande Valley and the strong, principled woman Hidalgo County needs as its next District Attorney. Born and raised in Weslaco, Lydia comes from a close-knit family of six children where faith, hard work, and service were instilled early. She has been married to her husband, Bill, for 18 years, and she has one son, Michael Edward.

A graduate of Weslaco High School, Lydia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UTPA in just 3 ½ years and began her career in public service as a certified Texas secondary English teacher before answering a calling to the law.

Lydia earned her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, passed the Texas Bar before graduating, and began her legal career at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office. She later practiced in the private sector, served as in-house counsel, ran her own firm, and currently serves as Staff Counsel for GEICO. For seven years, Lydia dedicated the majority of her practice to representing indigent individuals in Hidalgo County.

Respected by her peers, Lydia served on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors, the Hidalgo County Bar Association, and currently serves on a State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee and an Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. Deeply committed to faith and community, Lydia Elizondo is ready to lead with integrity, fairness, and strength as Hidalgo County’s next District Attorney.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Protecting victims of crime is a fundamental responsibility of any just society. Survivors of domestic violence deserve safety, dignity, and a justice system that believes them. Victims of financial crimes—often targeted for their trust or vulnerability—deserve swift restitution, swift accountability, and strong safeguards to prevent further harm. And animals, who cannot speak for themselves, must be shielded from cruelty with firm enforcement and compassionate care. When we defend the vulnerable, we strengthen our communities and affirm our shared humanity.
• Equal justice is the foundation of public trust. When those in power bend the rules for friends, family, or political allies, it erodes confidence in the entire system. Every case deserves to be prosecuted based on facts and law—not connections, influence, or personal relationships. Ending sweetheart deals and enforcing consistent standards restores integrity, strengthens accountability, and ensures that no one is above the law. Fairness isn’t optional; it’s the promise our justice system must keep.
• Every vote is a promise between citizens and their government, and that promise only holds when the system protects the integrity of each ballot. Prosecuting voter fraud isn’t about partisanship; it’s about honoring the voices of lawful voters whose choices deserve to be counted without dilution or deception. When fraud goes unchallenged, trust erodes. When the law is enforced, confidence grows. Every legitimate vote should carry its full weight, and that requires accountability.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Policy Platform: Victims’ Rights - When elected, our office will put victims at the center of the justice system. We will expand trauma informed services, ensure timely communication, and guarantee victims a meaningful voice in every stage of a case. For survivors of domestic violence, we will strengthen protective order enforcement and invest in safe housing partnerships. For victims of financial crimes, we will prioritize restitution and specialized prosecution. We will also treat animal abuse as a serious public safety issue, pursuing strong accountability and supporting rescue organizations.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Republican National Hispanic Assembly

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